Multiple times BJJ world champion Caio Terra has devoted his whole life to Jiu-Jitsu. He has won the worlds Gi and No-Gi, in addition to titles at the Pan-European and American nationals.

Currently, Caio Terra sis more focused on his role as a coach, as some injuries have kept him away from major competitions. He prepared his student Yuri Simoes for ADCC this year, and the results paid as Yuri was champion in the category up to 88 kg.

Caio spoke to Tatame about his current state and future plans:

-Problems with injuries and are pleased to be a coach

My health is much better compared to last year. I still go to the doctor regularly, but still wanted to compete compete at European, Pan-American and the worlds. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to compete in the worlds. With that said, I’ve competed a lot less because of my obligations to my team and the pleasure of coaching. When I started in Jiu-Jitsu, I never thought that I would be a champion in any belt, and when I won the world as black belt, it was like waking up from a dream. Honestly, I thought that nothing could compare, until I started coaching. I am honored that so many people trust me to be their guide on their BJJ journey, and my students have become part of my life. To share their joys, their ups and downs, to be there for them, that’s worth more than any medal that I can win.

-Preparation of Yuri Simões for ADCC 2015

The hardest part of the ADCC was the preparation. Yuri was training very hard, and we had to get him out of his comfort zone. He’s a guy who has been very successful in Jiu-Jitsu, conquered the worlds on all belts and was the world champion in No Gi weight class and absolute in 2014, and I told him to change his routine. Words cannot describe how proud I am for him to believe in me and train with his heart. I believed him from the moment I met him, and ADCC he showed the world that I knew what he really was: a champion! That for me was better than any medal I’ve ever won. It’s a satisfaction without size.

-Plans and future within the gentle art

I like teaching these days, more than competing. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to compete, because there are some things I still want to win. It’s just different, I’m in a different place in my life. I also have my online training, I really want to develop. I believe that Jiu Jitsu is bigger than one person or an association, and my online training allows me to reach a wider audience. I want to upgrade it and really build a community.